Riverwalk Academy’s Mark Wilson has been honored as the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) Cross Country Coach of the Year for 2024.
Wilson led the Rock Hill-based school’s cross country team to remarkable achievements, including the Region Championship in 2023 and both Region and State Championships in 2024. His leadership has been instrumental in elevating the program’s status, earning statewide recognition.
This award highlights Wilson’s dedication to excellence and his pivotal role in shaping a championship-winning team. Congratulations to Coach Mark Wilson and Riverwalk Academy on this well-deserved accolade!
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
